ADA – Riccardia chamedryfolia (TC Cup‑S)

Tissue Culture – Coral Moss

“A miniature masterpiece — ADA’s most intricate moss.”

Product Overview

Riccardia chamedryfolia — often called Coral Moss — is one of the most detailed and visually striking mosses in aquascaping. Its ultra‑fine, coral‑like branching creates dense, sculptural cushions that look almost hand‑carved. ADA’s TC Cup‑S version delivers this rare moss in its purest form: sterile, pest‑free, algae‑free, and ready for precision aquascaping.

This moss is a favorite among high‑end aquascapers for its compact growth, deep green color, and exceptional texture, making it perfect for driftwood accents, stone highlights, and intricate nano layouts.

✨ Key Features

• Coral‑like branching — extremely fine, detailed, and sculptural

• Dense, compact growth — ideal for close‑up aquascaping work

• TC purity — ADA‑grade sterility, no algae, no pests

• Perfect for hardscape attachment — wood, stone, roots, or mesh

• Premium nano moss — thrives in small tanks and detailed layouts

Care Requirements

• Lighting: Low to medium

• CO₂: Beneficial for dense, compact growth

• Temperature: 20–26°C

• Placement: Attach to wood or stone using glue or mesh

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Maintenance: Occasional trimming to maintain shape and prevent over‑thickening

Aquascaping Inspiration

Riccardia chamedryfolia is perfect for:

• Nano aquascapes needing ultra‑fine detail

• Driftwood branches and root structures

• Stone highlights in Iwagumi and nature‑style layouts

• DOOA and ADA paludarium setups

• Shrimp tanks (excellent grazing surface)

Its coral‑like texture creates high visual impact in small spaces, making it one of the most artistic mosses available.

Ideal For

• ADA collectors

• Nano tank designers

• Aquascapers who love intricate, sculptural moss

• Shrimp keepers

• High‑detail nature‑style layouts

Add intricate texture and ADA‑grade refinement to your aquascape. Riccardia chamedryfolia (TC Cup‑S) is a miniature botanical sculpture — a premium moss for true aquascaping artists.